About Eric R. Bardwell
Eric R. Bardwell is a distinguished attorney located in Anaheim, California, with a comprehensive focus on wealth transfer planning. His expertise spans estate planning, charitable planning, business succession planning, and post-death administration. Mr. Bardwell is adept at helping individuals and families minimize estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes through strategic use of wills, trusts, business entities, and charitable organizations. He employs gifts, sales, and other wealth-transfer strategies to achieve efficient results.
Mr. Bardwell collaborates closely with each client's team of advisors, including accountants, investment advisors, and insurance agents, to ensure the seamless accomplishment of personal planning and wealth preservation goals. He also provides guidance on estate and trust administration, probate administration, and the preparation of gift and estate tax returns. Recognized for his expertise, he has been designated as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.
From 2014 to 2019, Mr. Bardwell was honored as one of Southern California's Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine, a distinction awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40 in the region.
During his law school years, Mr. Bardwell gained valuable experience serving as a judicial extern to the Honorable Gary Allen Feess in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He also contributed as the Literary Editor for the Pepperdine Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship & the Law.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
California Car Accident Laws
Understanding California's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
pure comparative fault
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$15K/$30K/$5K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does Eric R. Bardwell specialize in?
Eric R. Bardwell specializes in wealth transfer planning, including estate planning, charitable planning, business succession, and post-death administration.
How does Mr. Bardwell assist with tax minimization?
He helps minimize estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes through strategic use of wills, trusts, and other wealth-transfer methods.
What recognition has Mr. Bardwell received?
He was named a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine from 2014 to 2019.
What legal experience does Eric R. Bardwell have?
He served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Gary Allen Feess and was the Literary Editor for the Pepperdine Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship & the Law.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Eric R. Bardwell for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Eric for a free case review
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